SERERE DISTRICT: The National Resistance Movement (NRM) Vice Chairperson for Kampala Region, Salim Uhuru, has expressed confidence that President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni will secure victory in the 2026 presidential elections with over 70% of the vote.
Speaking to journalists during the NRM presidential campaign trail at Serere District headquarters playgrounds, Uhuru said the massive crowds and warm reception President Museveni continues to receive across the country are clear indicators that Ugandans still trust and support his leadership.
“The support we are witnessing shows that people still believe in President Museveni and the NRM. The government’s work may be slow at times, but progress is evident in various sectors,” Uhuru noted.
He pointed out ongoing infrastructure projects, particularly the improvement of road networks as visible proof of the government’s commitment to development, despite public concerns about the pace of implementation.
Uhuru acknowledged that while the NRM campaign is moving smoothly, there are still issues that need to be addressed based on community feedback.
“The NRM is doing extremely well, that’s for sure. However, some challenges have been raised, such as the condition of certain roads. These concerns are being taken seriously,” he said.
The Kampala NRM Vice Chairperson also cautioned opposition politicians against de-campaigning government programs, warning that doing so could alienate them from voters who are already benefiting from initiatives like the Parish Development Model (PDM).
“If you look at successful programs like the PDM, you can clearly see their impact. Many people are getting start-up capital of at least Shs1 million. If opposition leaders criticize such initiatives, they risk losing public support because these programs are directly improving livelihoods,” Uhuru emphasized.
President Museveni’s government has invested Shs1 trillion in the PDM, although critics have questioned its effectiveness and tangible impact on citizens’ welfare.
Last month, National Unity Platform (NUP) president and 2026 presidential aspirant Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, also known as Bobi Wine, criticized the PDM, arguing that Uganda cannot develop by “handing out money to everyone.” He pledged to abolish the program if elected.
Uhuru, however, maintained that such criticism only strengthens the NRM’s position, as voters are more likely to rally behind programs that provide direct support to households.
